He took over after Chief Bill Lee was fired in the wake of the Trayvon Martin shooting.

Myers said he doesn't want to be considered for the full-time job because he doesn't want it to look like he had a leg up on the competition.

"I don't think that's the ethical thing to do because if you want the job apply for the job. If you come to help as an interim, I don't think it's right to use that as a back door to get the job without having to compete head-to-head with other people," said Myers.

Recruiters will be in town next week to narrow down candidates for a new permanent chief, according to Myers.